Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Wainwright; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) in Wainwright for regular full-time shifts with the Wainwright EMS unit. You will assess scenes, provide ALS care, transport patients, and lead the ALS team as needed.

Eligible candidates hold ACOP registration, BCLS, a Class 4 driver licence with a clean abstract, and must pass the FARE test. Posting closes Sept 8, 2026; start date Sept 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for ACOP Advanced Care Paramedic registration.
• Current BCLS CPR certification is required.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a clean driving abstract.
• Complete FARE test within six months of application; Lifemark verification may be required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties including lifting, kneeling and maneuvering patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patient conditions; determine urgent care needs.
• Administer medications, ALS airway management, and electrical therapy per protocol.
• Lead the ALS team during patient transport or on scene operations.
• Ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are stocked, maintained and ready for service.
• Travel to remote locations and work in varied weather conditions.

Skills

ACOP ACP registration

BCLS CPR

Class 4 Driver Licence

Lifemark FARE test

Physical stamina

Job description

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured individuals from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation.You will provide patient care by administering medications, using advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts, and delivering electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS team in providing clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.You will support the readiness of vehicles by ensuring ambulances and other transport units, including non-emergent transport (NET) vehicles, are properly stocked, maintained, and equipped in accordance with established standards.The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g., backcountry), with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids.This role is also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, as well as bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions.

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Wainwright
• Primary Location: Wainwright EMS
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.29
• Maximum Salary: $53.06
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Wainwright
• Primary Location: Wainwright EMS
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.29
• Maximum Salary: $53.06
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits.Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.Candidates must be capable of performing full operational duties as of the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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